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08.03.2022

International Women’s Day: Gender Equality for a sustainable tomorrow

This year, for International Women’s Day on 8 March, we recognise the contribution of women and girls all over Europe who are leading the way to build a sustainable future for all. International Women’s Day presents us with an opportunity to celebrate their political, social, economic and cultural achievements....

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08.03.2022

Cooperatives Europe statement on Ukraine

Dear members, friends, Cooperatives Europe stands in solidarity with the people, including many cooperators, affected by the developments in Ukraine. The cooperative movement is one of intense collaboration, of common understanding and mutual respect. Key cooperative values encompass democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity with people at the...

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12.01.2022

Entrepreneurship & Social Economy

Cooperatives Europe reacts to French Presidency Programme

On January 1st, 2022, France took on the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU for a 6-month period. The French government announced a presidency built around the concepts of “Recovery, Strength and a sense of Belonging”. Despite the recent release of the Commission’s Action Plan for Social Economy,...

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10.12.2021

Entrepreneurship & Social Economy

Commission gives Social Economy a new boost with ambitious Action Plan

On Thursday, December 9, the European Commission unveiled its much-anticipated Action Plan on Social Economy (SEAP) The Action Plan aims at creating a favourable ecosystem for social economy actors in Europe to thrive. It proposes key measures on accessing finance, visibility, regulatory frameworks and is organised around three main...

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27.09.2021

Cooperatives Europe appoints a new President and Board

Cooperatives Europe appoints a new President and Board Friday 24 September, during the General Assembly, Cooperatives Europe members elected through a fully democratic process the new Board, Sectoral Representatives and Susanne Westhausen as the new President. Ms Westhausen succeeds Jean-Louis Bancel whose 4-year term now ends. Ms Westhausen, Director of...

Cooperatives Europe amplifies SDG Watch Europe’s input on education & sustainability

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23.07.2021

Regulatory Framework for Cooperatives

Cooperatives Europe amplifies SDG Watch Europe’s input on education & sustainability

At the end of last week, Cooperatives Europe endorsed the SDG Watch Europe input to the planned Council Recommendation on Education for environmental sustainability. The report comes as a response to the Commission’s public consultation and its planned commitments to mainstream environmental sustainability perspectives in education and training. As an SDG...

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10.06.2021

Cooperative Development Support

Cooperatives recognised in EU development budget

New EU budget on international development recognises the added value of cooperatives On the 9th of June, the European Parliament approved the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) – Global Europe, concluding the tripartite negotiations between the European Commission, the Council and the European Parliament This instrument will...

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05.05.2021

Entrepreneurship & Social Economy

Updating the new industrial strategy for Europe

Today, the European Commission published its updated new industrial strategy for Europe. Cooperatives Europe welcomes the update of the previous Communication (COM (2020) 102 final) adopted on 10 March 2020, taking into account the latest developments related to the pandemic. This 2021 industrial strategy for Europe proposes new measures...

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03.03.2021

Entrepreneurship & Social Economy

Young people and cooperatives: a new report seeks to improve engagement between young people and the cooperative movement

#coops4dev releases its latest global research report, co-produced by all ICA regional offices with the support of the Co-operative College and input from the ICA Youth Network. A new thematic research publication “Young people and cooperatives: a perfect match?” is released today, presenting research and analysis based upon the direct input...

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19.02.2021

Entrepreneurship & Social Economy

EU recovery package: Council adopts Recovery and Resilience Facility

On 18th of February, the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility entered into force, following its signature on 12th of February. Cooperatives Europe welcomes EU’s recovery plan, which will make €672,5 billion in grants and loans available for public investment...